No cloudscapes around here, just a typical north China winter hard, blue, utterly frigid sky. The only fluffy white things are the emissions from central heating plants. I do, however, have a pizza monster to offer.

Same day, I guess the cold air froze the Jet Con Trails as well, as they hung around for a loooong time – hope the Chem Trail proponents aren’t right – I mean, who would want Chchch to be more subservient or tractable?

Poppies. Back in the day they would not be safe in your gardens. Yesterday I noticed my fave tree in the street has put on it’s xmas decorations for me yet again.Actually, is now a favourite tree of all of them. Better grow one.I present the fabulous, utterly fabulous………. (supposed drum roll)Erythrina crista-galli! Common name, Coral tree.